Hardy, George, 1903-1984

Born in Hico, Texas, George Hardy (1903-1984) aspired to become a poet. During the 1920s he attended the University of Texas, during which he served as a staff member for the Longhorn magazine, the literary publication of the university. He lived in Dallas following UT, and was an office worker for Willy-Overland, an automotive company. Eventually, Hardy made his way to San Diego before World War II. While serving in the Navy during the Second World War, he suffered a fractured skull and broken leg while driving a jeep drunk. Following the war, Hardy attended college in San Francisco and gained a reputation as an up-and-coming writer, though it is unclear where and what he had published.

From the guide to the Hardy, George, Papers 87-209; 89-165., 1924-1925, 1972, 1984-1989, undated, (Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin)

Born in Hico, Texas, George Hardy (1903-1984) aspired to become a poet.

During the 1920s he attended the University of Texas, during which he served as a staff member for the Longhorn magazine, the literary publication of the university. He lived in Dallas following UT, and was an office worker for Willy-Overland, an automotive company. Eventually, Hardy made his way to San Diego before World War II. While serving in the Navy during the Second World War, he suffered a fractured skull and broken leg while driving a jeep drunk. Following the war, Hardy attended college in San Francisco and gained a reputation as an up-and-coming writer, though it is unclear where and what he had published.

From the description of Hardy, George, Papers, 1924-1925, 1972, 1984-1989, undated (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 772631164